Travel Industry Veteran Shares his Take on TDT

Earlier this summer, Orange County Mayor Jerry L. Demings formed a Tourist Development Tax (TDT) Citizen Advisory Task Force to discuss community investments we should be making utilizing future, unallocated TDT revenues that meet current guidelines in Florida Statutes. Visit Orlando presented to…

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Visit Orlando’s Magical Dining Returns Aug. 18

I’m thrilled to share that Visit Orlando’s Magical Dining is returning from Aug. 18 to Oct. 1 with more than 115 restaurants, including seven MICHELIN Guide restaurants and 16 first-time participants serving three-course, prix-fixe menus. In our 18th year, it was time to recognize the incredible…

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Meetings & Conventions Boost Summer

Summer travel is usually associated with leisure vacation, especially for Orlando. This summer, meetings and conventions are proving strong, with several conventions reporting increased attendance. Currently, the Amateur Athletic Union‘s (AAU) 50th Girls’ and Boys’ Junior National Volleyball…

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Visit Orlando Named a Best Place to Work in Central Florida

I'm excited to share that Visit Orlando was named one of the “Best Places to Work in Central Florida” by the Orlando Business Journal (OBJ)! Based on an employee satisfaction survey, Visit Orlando was recognized for cultivating an exceptional workplace. According to the OBJ, the program aims to…

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Visit Orlando Promotes Fantastic Summer Savings

To stimulate summer travel demand and grow visitation to Orlando, your Visit Orlando team is highlighting summer deals across the destination by promoting Fantastic Summer Savings. Launched on May 22, the promotion will drive traffic to VisitOrlando.com/offers, which lists more than 70 member deals…

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Celebrating Pride Month in Orlando.

At Visit Orlando, during Pride Month and year-round, we are highlighting the positive impact of our LGBTQ+ community and showcasing how Orlando is diverse, welcoming and inclusive. The Visit Orlando team even donned red shirts in honor of RED Shirt Pride Day, a global initiative supporting…

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Orlando Draws Global Attention at IPW 2023!

This week, your Visit Orlando team, along with 18 members showcased Orlando during the nation’s largest travel trade show, U.S. Travel Association’s IPW. Held in San Antonio, Texas, for 2023, IPW experienced strong attendance with more than 5,000 attendees, including nearly 1,400 international…

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